LA County Arboretum Begins to Warm Up
Freeman’s maple, LA County Arboretum (10/17/13) Frank McDonough
Chinese pistache, LA County Arboretum (10/17/13) Frank McDonough
Color spotter Frank McDonough always sends great shots of what’s turning at the Los Angeles County Arboretum. While it appears the San Bernardino Mountains are at peak or a little bit past peak (We welcome reports from So. Cal.), the LA County Arboretum is warming up. These shots tell it all:
15 – 30% – LA County Arboretum – Always a sure bet for long-lasting fall color, the LA County Arboretum in Arcadia has begun to warm up. Trees that show early, such as exotic Chinese pistache are now turning. A tupelo tree provides a botanical frame to a bench in the arboretum and a Freeman’s apple is on fire at its crest.
Tupelo tree, LA County Arboretum (10/17/13) Frank McDonough